What is Tacon Madre's health inspection score?

Tacon Madre has a SafeDine safety score of 61 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tacon Madre last inspected?

Tacon Madre was last inspected on September 7, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tacon Madre have?

Tacon Madre has 75 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tacon Madre safe to eat at?

Tacon Madre has a safety score of 61/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Tacon Madre

Name: Tacon Madre
Address: 2780 ROYAL LN STE. B, Dallas, 75229
Rating: 61

2780 ROYAL LN STE. B, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 9/7/2023

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North Dallas

Ranked #251 of 566 in North Dallas

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Sep 7, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

7.5

Avg Violations

32 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-39

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

2780 ROYAL LN STE. B, Dallas, TX 75229

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Dec

May 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

Dec 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Dec

Jun 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Dec 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Dec

Jul 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

11 basic

Aug 2022

1 inspections

5 intermediate

10 basic

Aug

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Mar

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Sep 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 94

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
cold holding needs to be maintained at 41 degrees F or below. WIC is reading 55 degrees F (Eggs at 50 degrees F) (eggs was discarded)

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
provide thermometers for RIC
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean floor throughout kitchen

Base deductions−9 pts

Mar 23

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Eggs cannot be above ready to eat food (tortillas)

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Date mark items that have been in the RIC/WIC for over 24 hours
DAL-3*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
label bulk containers
DAL-4*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
Utensils (to go plates/containers) have to be stored 6 inches off the ground. cannot be stored on the floor
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, bottom of RIC
DAL-6*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide covered trash can for restroom for female products
DAL-7*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
Sanitizer bucket cannot be stored on the floor, it needs to be off the ground

Base deductions−17 pts

Sep 22

Routine InspectionScore: 97

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
0 ppm bleach (bucket), needs to be (50-100 ppm).

Base deductions−5 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 73

5 Med10 Basic

15 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Throw away 15 dozen eggs temp at 46.4, raw fajita meat 45.5, hour later 46.1 throw away 3 lbs., pastor beef meat at 47.7F 20 lbs. throw away. Voluntary destruction, repeat violation.
DAL-2*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Mayonnaise must be thrown away after opened and left out, hot, must refrigerate.
DAL-3*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
Raw eggs over veggies. Raw eggs over raw fish.
DAL-5*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
Bleach (bucket too high) at 200 ppm. Does not meet MFG instructions for chlorine.
DAL-6*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
No chemicals can be by food or utensils.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean counters WIC shelves, RIF, RIC, outside RIC, microwave (bottom) dirty.
DAL-7*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Need date make in RIC.
DAL-8*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
No thermometer in RIF.
DAL-9*34 Pest Control−2
cockroaches seen moving under the sink.
DAL-10*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Personal food in RIC above customer food, need to separate and label.
DAL-11*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Wet wiping cloths left out on counters.
DAL-12*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
Lots of food wrapped in unapproved bags.
DAL-13*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
Utensils stored on the floor under leaking RIC.
DAL-14*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Broken tile in kitchen, almost fell.
DAL-15*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label all bulk containers and squeeze bottles.

Base deductions−45 pts

Jul 22

Routine InspectionScore: 76

3 Med11 Basic

14 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Ham cold holding too high at 44.6F.
DAL-2*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Refried beans low at 125F.
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean walk in cooler shelves, mold in ice machine, dirty tortilla press, dirty grill.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-4*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>−2
No food handlers certificates.
DAL-5*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
Discard old or expired food.
DAL-6*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
Several thermometers not provided in RIC and both RIF.
DAL-7*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
Can not store food and clean utensils on cardboard.
DAL-8*34 Pest Control−2
Lots of cockroaches on the floor and walls.
DAL-9*37 Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location−2
Meat and food stored on the floor.
DAL-10*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
Invert single serve containers to prevent contamination.
DAL-11*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
Label all bulk containers with common names.
DAL-12*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Dirty floors, walls, ceilings, and stove.
DAL-13*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Provide light shields and missing light bulb over RIF.
DAL-14*47 Other Violations−2
Needs name change of health permit. Posted, but does not match. Need choking poster posted in the dining area.

Base deductions−37 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
cutting boards
DAL-7*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Keep food in walk in cooler off the floor
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-5*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2

Base deductions−20 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Keep reach in cooler clean
DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Cheese 51F, Tomato 53F

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-2*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
Replace dead bulbs at vent hood
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-6*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
Provide a thermometer in reach in cooler
DAL-7*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath−2
DAL-8*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources−2
Ice scoop handler in ice

Base deductions−22 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 87

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
DAL-5*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Maintain cooked rice at 135'F or above
DAL-6*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Do not use duct tapes to repair pipes

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*32 Equipment has cracks and corners−2
Do not use duct tape to repair 3 comp sink
DAL-3*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
DAL-4*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
Replace dead bulb at vent hood

Base deductions−21 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 84

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-4*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair leak at 3 comp sink
DAL-7*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources−2
Employee drink on cutting board
DAL-2*42 Ventilation hood systems−2
keep filters clean
DAL-5*29 Manual warewashing: thermometer provided−2
DAL-6*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Fruit flies observed
DAL-8*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Do not store wiping cloth in hand sink

Base deductions−25 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Cooked corn held at 53F

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Repair door of cooler
DAL-2*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-3*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Life roach observed
DAL-5*42 Ventilation hood systems−2
Clean filters
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2

Base deductions−15 pts

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Data source: Dallas DEH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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